S. Chandola , S. K. Singh

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Conservation of medicinal/aromatic plants and the environment will be possible only with the precondition that our political leadership and policy makers become alive to this problem and take some really strong decisions. Since the Forest Department has to play a major role in this initiative by virtue of being the dominant custodian of the patural resource of land and forest, it should be ready for a major attitudinal change in favour of an ecosystems approach to forestry. The public of Uttaranchal are the predominant stakeholders, and will have to assert themselves against the threat of grazing, pilferage and fire. Our scientists and NGOs also have to playa very important role in this strategy of in-situ and ex-situ revival of medicinal plants. In addition to the others, the industry is expected to adopt a role that is beneficial to all stakeholders. The Bhagirathi valley is endowed with a rich wealth of medicinal and aromatic plants ranging from Sub Tropical to Alpine species. This invaluable resource is, however, under serious threat from severe depletion due to grazing, pilferage, fire and social indiscretions in utilization. Eight mega centers for the conservation of medicinal plants have been suggested which need to be protected by establishment of MPCAs. This insitu intervention needs to be closely dovetailed with ex-situ cultivation and conservation along with Eco Tourism as a major part of the strategy. In pursuance of this goal, seven medicinal plant gene repositories have been raised with over 200 important medicinal plant species. Other important issues closely related to the development of Uttaranchal as a herbal state are Research, for propagation and conservation, Standardisation of herbal produce, the need for strong regulations against unlawful removal from the forests, patenting of traditional knowledge and formulations, and, last but not the least, the necessity to organize a transparent market. With proper planning and a concerted effort from all the stakeholders, specially the political leadership and the policy makers, Uttaranchal stands a fair chance of garnering a major share of the national and international market of medicinal and aromatic plants.

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R. S. Rathi , A. K. Misra , Somnath Roy , S. K. Verma , S. K. Singh

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Parkia roxburghii G. Don is a lesser known multipurpose tree species of family Mimosaceae. It grows abundantly in the North Eastern region of India, especially in Manipur, Mizoram and Nagaland. It has significant economic values as vegetable, medicinal, Industrial and fire wood in this region. It is a fast growing, easier to grow and hardy in nature. It produces a crop even under adverse soil and climatic conditions. This tree is suitable for reclamation of abandoned Jhum lands and also as agro-forestry plantations. If properly exploited, it can serve as supplementary source of vegetable proteins and edible oil.

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Tree Bean, Parkia roxburghii, North East India, Underutilized Vegetable

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G. K. Prasad , S. K. Singh , P. K. Das , S. Nath

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S. K. Singh

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Diurnal raptors were reported over a period of 2 years in BNP. A total of 12 species are recorded and studies here out of the total of 69 species reported from the Indian subcontinent. The problems of conservation and status of resident species in the park are discussed here. None of the resident species appears threatened, but if alteration of the habitat through deforestation outside the park, that is in the buffer area, is bound to affect adversely future status of distribution of many species inside the park.

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O. P. Singh , S. K. Singh

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The present note deals with Achyrant hes aquatica Br.- a new record for the Flora of Upper Gangetic Plain, from Minag and Gujar Tal of Shahganj Tehsil of District Jaunpur, U.P. Information regarding its distribution, observation in the field, phytogeography, phenology, occurrence and field number have been presented.

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S. N. Dixit , S. K. Singh

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This note presents Synnema triflorum (Roxb. ex Nees) O. Kuntze, as a new record for Upper Gangetic Plain and furnishes important informations regarding its habit, habitat, exact localities of occurrence and frequency in the area.

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S. K. Singh , S. N. Dixit

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The present paper deals witb systematic treatment of the sedge flora of Gorakhpur. In all, 63 species beloging to 7 genera have been collected so far. A brief account of their habitats, phenology and collection number are given in enumeration list. Keys to genera and species have also been provided for the easy identification of Cyperaceae of the area.

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R. S. Rathi , S. Roy , S. K. Singh , A. K. Misra

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